A Whale Watching trip is a one of a kind experience. Being prepared for the trip will make your cruise much more enjoyable. After partaking in a fantastic whale watching tour this past weekend, I have come up with a list of handy tips to help out first timers. Budgeting for your Whale Watching ...

Southern California is one of my favorite year-round vacation destinations. Beautiful weather, amazing beaches, and plenty of waterfront attractions place it high on my list for summer fun and recreation. Offering a plethora of fun, scenic, and more often than not, completely free things to do, a ...

Chicago is one of the best summer cities! There are so many events, festivals, and beautiful places to explore, making it the ideal summer destination city. Having once lived in Chicago for over 20 years, I have had plenty of summer adventures over the years. Whether you are in a mood for fitness, ...

The Virginia Beach boardwalk is a beautiful 3 mile stretch of land along the Atlantic Ocean. Visiting during the spring months is a great idea as you will be able to enjoy the double benefit of fewer crowds and cooler temperatures. One of my favorite aspects about the Virginia Beach boardwalk is ...

The 3 mile long Virginia Beach boardwalk features a separate biking and walking path. Being an avid cyclist I really appreciated the separate path. Visiting during April was the perfect time to bike as there were barely any other cyclists on the path. The weather (low 80’s) was beautiful for ...

Last weekend, Mike and I decided to take a drive over to Plymouth, Massachusetts for a stroll along the waterfront. This was our first time back in several years, so we decided to head over to Plymouth Rock and take a few updated pictures. Unfortunately, the Mayflower II replica is currently ...

Fall River Heritage State Park is located on the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts. There is a small boardwalk (about a 1.25 mile walking path), an antique carousel, and a World War II Memorial. Adjacent to the state park lies Battleship Cove, a maritime and war museum. The USS ...

I took a trip out to Jamestown Rhode Island this weekend to look for sea glass. Jamestown is located on Conanicut Island about a ten minute drive from Newport. The island is connected by bridge and you have to pay a small toll to pass ($2). The views going over the bridge are magnificent! ...

Islesboro, a tiny island located off the coast of Maine, is only accessible via ferry from Lincolnville, Maine. I had the opportunity to live in this popular summer colony a few years back. A handful of celebrities have residences on this small island including John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. The ...

On a long trip from Idaho to Chicago, Mike and I decided to take an hour detour to a natural hot springs in Saratoga, Wyoming. Open year-round, 24/7, the Hobo Pool is the perfect place to relax after long hours on the road. It may seem weird to pull over and jump into a 100+ […]